insert_link 2 1 Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Healing a Nation: Insights from Swakopmund-Based Psychological Counsellor Marcella Katjijova on National Sympathy In a recent interview with Marcella Katjijova, a psychological counselor based in Swakopmund, Namibia, the discussion centered around the national grief following the passing of president Hage G. Geingob. As Namibia navigates a collective mourning process, Katjijova shares her expert perspective on how individuals and the nation as a whole can cope with such a profound loss. A Unique Perspective: The interview begins with an informal and warm exchange, […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 39 1 2
insert_link Business / Economics Kenya and Namibia Placed on FATF Grey List for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing; Local Researcher Sheehama Offers Insights The international crime watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, included Kenya and Namibia in its 'grey list' on Friday, subjecting these countries to heightened monitoring due to insufficient measures in preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. Local Independent Business and Economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama provides his perspective on the matter. todayFebruary 27, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Namibian Professor Discusses Political Accountability The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has expressed dissatisfaction, asserting that Premier Panyaza Lesufi failed to present residents with substantial solutions to enhance their well-being during his recent State of the Province address. In Namibia, Professor Ndumba Kamwanya Shares Views on Political Leaders, Promises, and Accountability. todayFebruary 27, 2024 13
insert_link World Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of not complying with ICJ order Human Rights Watch says Israel has failed to comply with the International Court of Justice order connected with the genocide case brought against it by South Africa. Israel is expected to report back to the court on the actions it's taken to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and how it's prevented the commission of genocidal acts. Jody Jacobs reports. todayFebruary 27, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Search Underway for 16-Year-Old Boy Who Escaped Police Custody in Lüderitz The Deputy Commissioner of Crime Investigations for the ||Kharas Region, Nikodemus Mbango, revealed on Sunday that the Namibian Police Force in Lüderitz is actively seeking a 16-year-old boy who managed to escape custody. The escape is believed to have occurred between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM on Saturday. Authorities suspect that the teenager manipulated the cell door locks using an unidentified object, enabling him to open both the cell door […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa SA’s Electoral Commission Reviews uMkhonto weSizwe Party Registration Amidst ANC Legal Challenge The South African Independent Electoral Commission has officially stated that the registration of the uMkhonto weSizwe party is currently undergoing scrutiny by the Electoral Court. The African National Congress is actively contesting the registration, aiming to have it nullified and deemed unlawful. Concurrently, the ruling party is engaged in a trademark dispute with the MK party, citing logo similarities. Janet Love, the deputy chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission, emphasized […] todayFebruary 27, 2024
insert_link World Hungarian Parliament Set To Ratify Sweden’s NATO Accession Hungary's Parliament is set to ratify Sweden's NATO accession, clearing the last hurdle in the path of completing its membership of the bloc. Sweden applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation two years ago, in a major departure from their long held position of neutrality. Having overcome Turkey's opposition, Hungary was the last member state blocking Sweden's application. However following talks, Hungary's Prime Minister said he had managed to […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 2
insert_link Namibia Namibian Police Uncover Additional 10,000 Mandrax Tablets in Drug Bust at Ariamsvlei Border Post The Namibian Police Force has revealed the discovery of an additional 10,000 Mandrax tablets in the truck driven by a 51-year-old suspect who was arrested for drug possession at the Ariamsvlei border post last week. Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, NamPol’s crime investigations coordinator for the ||Kharas Region, reported that members of the Drug Law Enforcement Subdivision from Keetmanshoop were dispatched to the border post. The seized Mandrax tablets, valued at […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Higher Education Minister Asserts Inability to be Dismissed Amid Allegations Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, asserts that former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her over alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Last year, calls for her resignation and dismissal arose following reports of undue payments in subsistence and travel allowances. Allegations suggested that the minister used her political influence to coerce state-owned institutions to cover her expenses for fully-sponsored events overseas, resulting […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 5
